David Horton, PhD, LMSW, LPC-A, LMFT-A

Dr. Horton works out of our Denton office.  He received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Social Work, and then went on to earn his PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Woman's University.  During his time at TWU, he conducted therapy at the counseling center, eventually becoming the Acting Director in the Director's absence.  One of the reasons that he pursued a master's degree in social work and ultimately a doctorate in family therapy was because he wanted to assist others in realizing their ability to live a fulfilling life.  As an individual who grew up with a physical disability, he learned that the greatest limitations that we have are the ones we place on ourselves. And, he believes in the innate ability of everyone to achieve his/her dreams. 

In conducting individual, couples, and family therapy, Dr. Horton creates a supportive and confidential atmosphere wherein he may help clients deal with change and improve communication and problem-solving skills.  He particularly enjoys working with clients with disabilities and their families, as he understands the challenges they may encounter and the impact of disabling conditions on the family system.  Please note that Dr. Horton's disability causes a speech impediment (slow speech) and some physical limitations; it does not affect his clinical skills.  

Treatment Orientation :  EMDR, Emotionally Focused, Family Systems, Feminist, Interpersonal, Multicultural, Relational, Strength-based, and trauma-informed therapy.

Experience: Dr. Horton works with individuals, couples and families. He specializes in working with intellectual disabilities, developmental disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Parenting, and Families dealing with disabilities. 

Fees/Insurance Accepted:  Dr. Horton's full fee is $135, with a sliding fee based on household income/number of dependents.  He accepts referrals from "Open Path Collective" at a reduced fee; and accepts Aetna & Cigna through supervisory billing.  

Dr. Horton's license numbers are: LMSW - 50863; LPC-A - 87385; LMFT-A - 20257; and his NPI is 1205542503.  Dr. Horton is supervised by Dr. Paul Jurek, license #1121 and #000634.